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dropmyload
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 Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:45 pm Post subject: Want to buy a Helios 44-2 2/58 M42. Any tips? |
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dropmyload wrote:
Am looking to buy this classic lens...any tips for me? Esp wrt to serial numbers, etc etc, which is the best one I can get?
Thank you!!!!
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| Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
I have an early zebra version (single-coated I think) and a very late all-black version with green and yellow numbers. I can't see any difference in IQ.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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Smoli4 wrote:
Try to look for a serial number that starts with 79XX or 78XX as these are the latest versions of the 44M-2 and most likely u will get a copy in a good shape. |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
| peterqd wrote: |
| I have an early zebra version (single-coated I think) and a very late all-black version with green and yellow numbers. I can't see any difference in IQ. |
+1 usually they are same. I like oldest as possible silver one.
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peterqd
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| Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
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| Try to look for a serial number that starts with 79XX or 78XX as these are the latest versions of the 44M-2 and most likely u will get a copy in a good shape. |
?? He said 44-2, not 44M-2, I guess he means the preset version. My 44-2 (preset) serial is 81xxxx.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Grab any, but don't pay too much 
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| Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
If you're buying off Ebay then look for a European seller, there were a lot of Zenits sold with this lens in Britain and the rest of Europe. I have two of both the 44-2 and 44M and haven't paid more that £5 ( UK Pound ) for any of them.
The best of my 44-2 is the oldest ( lowest serial number ) and most worn - but it's silky smooth, the best looking one is stiff, but they are both optically good, it's a great lens.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Smoli4 wrote:
| peterqd wrote: |
| Smoli4 wrote: |
| Try to look for a serial number that starts with 79XX or 78XX as these are the latest versions of the 44M-2 and most likely u will get a copy in a good shape. |
?? He said 44-2, not 44M-2, I guess he means the preset version. My 44-2 (preset) serial is 81xxxx. |
yeah sorry my mistake there's no "M" on the 44-2's |
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estudleon wrote:
You may find interesant to look for the serial N° that begin with some Zeros. That should minds that this was a copy for an important person (perhaps a better IQ control??).
Another interesant lens is the 44-3 MC, but with the series begin with 9xxx. If begin with 8xx should not focus to infinity.
Good luck.
I never saw a copy of the chrome M 39 Helios.
I like to have one.
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revers wrote:
My 44-2 SN starts 80****** & I am extremely happy with it.
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dropmyload
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| Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:56 am Post subject: |
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dropmyload wrote:
Didn't even know there was a 44M!!
Even more confused now...
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mo wrote:
I picked up a "00" Helios 2/58 with bright knurls for $15au..it looks like it has taken a beating but the focus is smooth and the aperture works well.I buy for using not for the looks...  If you are patient enough you will get what you are looking for. I chose to look for the "00" Helios because of the rumour they may be the "better" Helios to get.....if the lens is cheap enough buy and try it.
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